Guinness World Records List

Guinness World Records List

ID

Record

Who

What

Where

When

Explain

10261

Most events featured at an Olympic Games

Rio 2016

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

21 August 2016

A record 306 events are on the programme for the XXXI Olympiad to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 5–21 August 2016. The previous record of 302 was set in Beijing 2008 and equalled at London 2012. However, the IOC agreed to four more events for Rio 2016 with the inclusion of two additional sports – Rugby Sevens and Golf.

10262

Longest uninterrupted live TV weather report

Al Roker

United States, New York

14 November 2014

The longest uninterrupted live TV weather report is 34 hours and was achieved by Al Roker (USA) at NBC Studios in New York, New York, USA, from 12 to 14 November 2014.The weather report kicked off on MSNBC and ended on the Today Show on NBC. The entire weather report was aired live on Today.com with segments shown on the Weather Channel throughout the marathon. Al Roker's record attempt was part of Guinness World Records Day and he raised more than $82,000 for the USO.

10263

Youngest professional music producer

Brandon Bailey Johnson

12 years, 363 days year(s), day(s)

United States, El Paso

21 February 2015

The youngest professional music producer is Brandon Bailey Johnson (USA), who was aged 12 years, 363 days at the time of release of his debut album "My Journey", on 21 February 2015."My Journey" was released through Reddoak records.

10264

Mussel opening - fastest 100

Angela Fredericks

1 min 57 sec minute(s), second(s)

New Zealand, Havelock

14 March 2015

The fastest time to open 100 mussels is 1 min 57 sec achieved by Angela Fredericks (New Zealand) at the Havelock Mussel Festival, Havelock, New Zealand, on 14 March 2015. .

10265

Largest bean mosaic

Tokachi - Sekaiichi Project

Japan, Tokachi

08 March 2015

The largest bean mosaic measures 430.18 m² (4,630.41 ft²), and was created by Tokachi - Sekaiichi Project (Japan) at Nakasatsunai village, in Tokachi, Hokkaido, Japan, on 8 March 2015. The mosaic had been created from 6 to 8 March 2015 by 27 perticipants. Each side of the mosaic measured left side: 24.413 m, top side: 17.644 m, right side: 24.356 m, and bottom side: 17,639 m. 3 different kinds of beans were used. Total number of beans used was 12,405,900 beans which weighed 3.75 t.

10266

Largest coin pyramid

Vytautas Jakštas, Domas Jokubauskis

Lithuania, Vilnius

29 November 2014

The largest coin pyramid consists of 1,000,935 coins and was built by Vytautas Jakštas and Domas Jokubauskis (both Lithuania) at the Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania in Vilnius, Lithuania, and completed on 29 November 2014. The pyramid was built with Lithuanian one-cent coins, in celebration of the Lithuanian Litas before joining the Euro currency.

10267

Largest sticky rice cake (num ansorm)

Salakhet Siem Reap

4,040 kilogram(s)

Cambodia, Siem Reap

14 April 2015

The largest sticky rice cake (Num Ansorm) weighs 4,040 kg (8,906 lb 10 oz) and was achieved by Salakhet Siem Reap (Cambodia), in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 13 April 2015.The record attempt was organised to celebrate the Cambodian New Year 2015.

10268

Longest individual ATV side-wheelie

Yannick Dupont

34.29 kilometre(s)

France, Mulhouse

06 April 2015

The longest individual ATV side-wheelie is 34.29 km (21.30 miles) and was achieved by Yannick Dupont (France) at the Cite de l'Automobile, Mulhouse, France, on 6 April 2015. Yannick has also previously broken the record for the longest tandem ATV side wheelie.

10269

Heaviest vehicle pulled by hair

He Yi Qun

9,585.4 kilogram(s)

China, Jiangyin

13 January 2015

The heaviest vehicle pulled by the hair alone was a bus weighing 9,585.4 kg (21,132.19 lb), achieved by He Yi Qun (China) on the set of CCTV - Guinness World Records Special in Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China on 13 January 2015. With a record to beat of 9,385 kg, the bus weighed an initial 8,880 kg. After the addition of a driver, 9 members of the audience and a cameraman (camera included), the total weight of the bus reached 9,585.4 kg. He Yi Qun successfully pulled the weight the required 5 m on his first attempt.

10270

Largest painting made by footprints

Barefoot in Basalt

2020.83 square metre(s)

United States, Basalt

The largest painting made by footprints measures 2,020.83 m² (21,752.83 ft²) and was achieved by Barefoot in Basalt (USA) in Basalt, Colorado, USA, on 30 May 2015.Residents of Basalt spend two months creating a mural depicting multiple activities found throughout the community. World Record: Barefoot in Basalt from Outside Adventure Media on Vimeo.

10271

Most soap bubbles blown inside one large bubble

Su Zhong Tai

China, Jiangyin

13 January 2015

The most soap bubbles successfully blown inside a larger soap bubble is 779, and was achieved by Su Zhong Tai (Taiwan) on the set of CCTV - Guinness World Records Special in Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China, on 13 January 2015. The record was previously held by a friend of Su's, Kuo Sheng Lin, who held the record of 152 bubbles since 2011.

10272

Fire breathing - most flames blown in one minute

Zhu Jiangao

China, Jiangyin

09 January 2015

The most flames blown in one minute is 189 and was achieved by Zhu Jiangao (China) on the set of CCTV - Guinness World Records Special in Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China on 9 January 2015. Zhu's nearest competitor on the show recorded a highest total of 162 in his attempt.

10273

Longest surviving single lung transplant patient

Veronica Dwyer

27 years 112 days year(s)

Ireland

The Longest surviving single lung transplant patient is Veronica Dwyer (Ireland, b. 22 March 1941) who has lived 27 years and 112 days since her transplant on 19 May 1988 in Harefield, Middlesex, UK, as verified on 8 September 2015. Veronica was originally awarded this record on 2 April 2013.

10274

Longest single line of bicycles (moving)

Cyclist Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

984 participants

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo

14 June 2015

The longest single line of moving bicycles consists of 984 cyclists in an event organised by the Cyclist Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Sarajevo Grand Prix in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 14 June 2015.The Sarajevo Grand Prix is a city-wide cycling event intended to promote reunification and peace within Bosnia and Herzegovina.

10275

Largest knitted/crocheted stocking

Caron

712.54 square metre(s)

United States, Fayetteville

The largest knitted/crocheted stocking measures 712.54 m² (7,669.69 ft²) and was created by Caron (USA), unveiled in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA, on 8 December 2015. The stocking measures 43.43 m x 22.71 m (142 ft 5 in x 74 ft 6 in) and was created from over 1,100 knitted and crocheted blankets which were sent in by people from all 50 US states, 4 Canadian provinces, and even one from Ireland. Caron encouraged customers to create their blankets using Caron United yarn, which donates 15 cents from each package purchase to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. After the Christmas season, the stocking will be disassembled and all blankets donated to hospitals.

10276

Most consumer electronics recycled in one week (multiple locations)

Barbra Ehresman, Advanced Technology Recycling

Pounds kilogram(s)

United States, Pontiac

25 April 2015

The most consumer electronics recycled in one week from multiple sites is 535,439.48 kg (1,180,442 lb) achieved by Advanced Technology Recycling (USA) at six locations in the USA, between 18 and 25 April, 2015.The consumer electronics ranged from hundreds of televisions, to home computers, printers and music players.

10277

Largest returning boomerang

The One Show (BBC), British Boomerang Society

United Kingdom, London ,,Kia Oval Cricket Ground, London

28 April 2014

The largest returning boomerang measures 2.74 metres (9 ft) from tip to tip and was achieved by the British Boomerang Society and The One Show (both UK) at the Kia Oval Cricket Ground, London, UK, on 28 April 2014.

10278

Longest marathon karaoke by multiple participants

Guangqi Honda Automobile Co.,Ltd.

792/2 day(s), hour(s), minute(s)

China, Changchun

24 June 2014

The longest karaoke marathon by multiple participants lasted for 792 hr 2 min in an event organised by Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.(China) in Changchun, Jilin, China, between 22 May and 24 June 2014.

10279

Most beer bottles opened by chainsaw in one minute

John Nicholson

United States, Hawthorne

01 June 2014

The most beer bottles opened by chainsaw in one minute is 18 and was achieved by John Nicholson (USA) in Florida, USA, on 1 June 2014.Two bottles shattered during attempt and were not counted towards the final total for the record.

10280

Most weight lifted by barbell press standing in one hour by an individual

Eamonn Keane

Ireland, Louisburgh

08 December 2012

The greatest weight lifted by standing barbell press in one hour is 68,500 kg (151,016.6 lb) and was achieved by Eamonn Keane (Ireland) at the Louisburgh Gym in Louisburgh, Ireland, on 8 December 2012.

10281

Longest drawing

Peter Draw , LINE Plus Corporation

Singapore, Singapore

05 October 2014

The longest drawing measures 9,582.12 m (31,437 ft 4.03 in) and was achieved at an event organised by Peter Draw and LINE Plus Corporation (both Singapore) at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore from 4 to 5 October 2014.

10282

Most badges pinned to one person in one minute

Stephen Kish

United Kingdom, London,,Tower Bridge Studios, London

07 November 2014

The most badges pinned to one person in one minute is 17 and was achieved by Stephen Kish (UK) on the set of The Sun Bingo 'Having a Ball' online show in London (UK) on 7 November 2014

10283

Most water balloons caught and kept in one minute

Ashrita Furman and Bipin Larkin

United States, Jamaica,Thomas Edison High School

02 August 2014

The most water balloons caught and kept in one minute is 22 and was achieved by Ashrita Furman and Bipin Larkin (both USA) in New York, USA, on 2 August 2014.

10284

Most consecutive days running an ultra marathon

Jc Santa Teresa

21 day(s)

United States, San Antonio

30 December 2014

The most consecutive days running an ultra marathon is 21 and was achieved by JC Santa Teresa (USA) with races run throughout California and Texas from 10-31 December 2014. JC Santa Teresa raised funds for the Susan G Komen foundation.

The largest prawn cocktail weights 1,320 Kg (2,910 lb 1.6 oz) and was prepared by Lacides Venera Morillo, Ostreria Del Mar Rojo "La del Sombrero Vueltiao" (Colombia) at Plaza de la Aduana, in Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar, Colombia, on 19 July 2015. For the attempt, a 3 meter high, 2,000 kg heavy cup was created. 821,5 Kg of shrimp, 226,5 liters of ketchup,107 Kg of onions, 86 liters of garlic vinaigrette, 34 liters of lemon juice, 26.5 liters of mayonnaise and 18.25 Kg of vegetables were used.All of the cocktail was distributed after the record among the 14,000 visitors to the event.

10287

Largest bonfire

Duindorp

4,284 cubic metre(s)

Netherlands, Den Haag

31 December 2014

The largest bonfire has an overall volume of 4,284 m³ (151,288 ft³), and was built in Duindorp (Netherlands) and lit in Den Haag, Zuid Holland, Netherlands, on 31 December 2014. The bonfire was built in 5 days and lit at 11:45pm on the 31 December 2014 to celebrate New Years Eve.

10288

Largest collection of dragon-related items

Huang Xiaojing

3201 items

China, Langfang

18 April 2015

The largest collection of dragon related items consist of 3,201 different items and belongs to Huang Xiaojing (China), as verified on 18 April 2015. Huang has been collecting dragon related items for over 40 years. His passion for dragons stems from him being born in the year of the dragon in the Chinese lunar calendar.

10289

Tallest rideable unicycle

Mushegh Khachatryan

6 metre(s)

Armenia, Yerevan

26 April 2015

The tallest rideable unicycle is 6 m (19 ft 8.2 in) tall and was achieved by Mushegh Khachatryan (Armenia) as measured and demonstrated in Kanaker-Zeytun, Armenia, on 26 April 2015. The unicycle was ridden over a distance of 8.5 m to prove it was 'rideable'.

10290

Most shrimps eaten in 3 minutes

Island Tom Hartford

278 gram(s)

United States, Corpus Christi

16 October 2014

The record for the most shrimps eaten in 3 minutes is 278 g (9.81 oz) and was set by Island Tom Hartford (USA) at Doc's Seafood and Steaks in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, on 16 October 2014. Island Tom's hand was handcuffed to his chair by a police officer to ensure that he wouldn't use it during his attempt.